ChiangMai101

1 hour ago, Bassosa said:

What's with the incredibly slow lefthand turns, like turning into a street.

 

At a snail's pace for some reason? 

 

Any reason?

Not only snail's pace but also using one and a half lanes to make the turn.

7 minutes ago, steven100 said:

might be easier and a lot cheaper to leave the dog here in Thailand …. it'll have plenty of friends around the Soi's.

Cheaper and easier - absolutely.  Sadly, I am sure it happens often enough but euthanasia would be kinder than leaving it to a life of mange, ticks and fleas, pining, hit and runs and territorial aggressors.

We are currently going through the process of exporting two dogs from Thailand to Australia.  We are using a relocation company,  PetAir Malaysia.  https://petair.my/  The whole process is quite lengthy and very expensive.  In a nutshell, the dogs have to stay in Malaysia (or other approved country) for a minimum of 45 days and then have 10 days quarantine in Australia.  Prior to getting the whole process started the dog has to pass a rabies RNAT test.  This blood test MUST be carried out by APHA labs in the UK or any of the labs on the agriculture.gov.au website. 

http://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides/nac-cat2and3dogs

Bayticol to fix the current problem (used as a dip and you can wash floors and dog bedding with it as well) and Kiltix tick and flea collars to prevent this from happening again.  Good luck. 

Did my 3rd consecutive successfully on 9 April.  PC with chrome exactly 14 days before my due date.  

This is a good reminder of how many blind spots there are around heavy vehicles.

Source: https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/behaviours/blind-spots/visibility-around-heavy-vehicles/

FarmerJoe, I sent you a message.

"Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk"

.... oh the irony...

17 minutes ago, NancyL said:

And be sure you have pop-up blockers off.

Thank you rebo and Nancy.  Much appreciated!

I completed a 90 day report online last week and received an email to say that it had been approved. 

Is the form with my details and the 'APPROVED' stamp in the right hand corner the official receipt?

2 hours ago, brucec64 said:

 

I agree with you completely. I hitchhiked around Australia when I was young. Not really a money thing, but more of a challenge. and a great way to meet interesting people along the way. And if you are old and bitter and hate hitchhikers, just keep driving. Don't worry - cars driving past is something you get used to very quickly when standing on the side of the road.

 

G'day mate!  Where ya headed?

So...... it is a year later.  I enjoy shopping at Ruamchok.  It is a welcome change from the same old same old Tesco/Big C, boring Tops and predictable Rimping.  It's never crowded, they stock interesting products, staff are very helpful, parking is easy and the fresh market at the back is great.  

Shopped there again this morning.  There are bargains to be had now. They are discounting 10-50% off all stock.  The reason for this is that 'we are preparing to welcome Tops'.  I am a bit disappointed as I am not a huge fan of Tops.  The Airport Plaza branch, for example, is not even worth going to unless you are in the market for overpriced crispy pork skin and dried durian.

BTW..... for Starbucks lovers ----  A big banner at the entrance is advertising "Starbucks Drive Thru coming soon".  

OP,  I think you would fit in better in South Africa;

- English.

- High standard of living.

- Many places to get a regular dreadlock service.

- Blend in better.

- Can easily buy fashionable clothes in sizes for big and tall.

- They idolise Americans.

41 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Was that recently ?

regards worgeordie

About 3 weeks ago.  

6 hours ago, Loaded said:

The last time I was in Kelly's, admittedly quite a few months ago, I ordered cod and chips with mushy peas. The cod was convincing and the chips were hand made. I would give it a good 4 out of 5.

Admittedly I am no ichthyologist, but the cod we had looked like cod and tasted like cod.  Therefore I believe it was cod. 

22 minutes ago, Kohsamida said:

With kindest regards, I think it's great you're taking an interest in your health and willing to think "outside of the box" about it, but I think you should be real careful about "dry" fasting. 

 

I have fasted many times over the years and am pretty well read on the subject in physiological terms.  I never heard of dry fasting until a couple of years ago and what I did hear was mostly pseudo-science coming from pretty dubious sources, I'm sorry to say.

 

I'm not trying to play devil's advocate or come off sounding like a know-it-all but water fasting for more than a few days is not something to take lightly.   Doing it without any water is really stressing your body in physiological terms that could be dangerous, seriously dangerous, from everything I've learned about how the body works in a fasted state.

 

Perhaps you have facts to support the safe practice of dry fasting?.  Please share them if you do.  I'm genuinely curious to know because I'm always interested in learning something new, as long as science supports the view.

Yeah I thought it was a bit 'faddish' and nutty when I first heard of it.  A family member has done quite a few.   My main aim was to experiment with it in order to see if it reduces inflammation in the body as proponents claim.  So basically without getting too scientific about it when you deprive yourself of fluids it forces your body to utilise the water it retains.  It basically works the same as a normal water fast but quicker. The main thing is not to do anything too strenuous or taxing and you can quit anytime you feel you have to.  Not once did I feel I was stressing my body - I did not even get a massive headache as I suspected I would.

I will never be zealot for any of this but I keep an open mind.  I prefer water fasting though.  I actually like drinking the stuff ? 

28 minutes ago, balo said:

Beans and lentils . They are full of proteins and rich in iron , I need my lentil soup at least 3 times weekly . 

I studied the mediterranean diet , which goes back to biblical times.  Lentils are used in a lot of dishes and been used for thousands of years.

 

They are cheap to buy so instead of red meat I choose lentils to get enough proteins and other vitamins. 

And another thing , lentils are very low in calories , one big bowl of soup is only 300 calories.

 

Of course, lentils are a tasty and nutritious food source. 200g of chicken liver will give me 22mg of iron (minimum what I should be having daily). I will have to eat about 8 cups of lentils to get the same.

What a coincidence that I should find this thread today. I would like to share my experience.

I just returned from the haematologist and she told me to eat at least 3 eggs plus read meat and/or liver every day. For a long time I never really felt the need to eat much red meat and only had it occasionally. Consequently my iron storage is very depleted and has been for a few years.  I was aware of this and I tried various forms of iron supplements but I don’t tolerate them well. The situation I am in now calls for change.

I believe there should be a balance in what we eat.  This is especially important for women and children as the long-term health effects can be serious.  Long-term chronic anemia can cause cardiac enlargement which can lead to heart failure.  My iron storage is less than half (36%) of the lowest end of the reference range for a healthy person.  The best natural source of iron (also easiest for the body to absorb) is from red meat.  I am interested to find out how people on exclusive plant-based diets overcome this problem.

As for fasting, last week I completed my first dry fast. I aimed for 60 hours but as a newbie to this I only managed 36 hours.  I did notice much less inflammation in my knee (from a past injury) after the fast.

We enjoy a great value breakfast or lunch at Kelly's regularly.  The fish and chips are very tasty and never greasy.  They do perfect poached eggs and the omelettes are big and really fluffy.   I also enjoy the fresh salads. The owners (less than a year) are friendly, hard working people and the service is always very attentive.   Every time I walk in there I can't help but notice how spotlessly clean it is. December last year they had delicious home-made Christmas puddings.

They are closed on Mondays and AFAIK don't open for dinner - closing time is late afternoon.  

I have seen them at the big education mall on the road to Sankampaeng.  On the second level  where all the other scientific stuff is displayed.

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Don't worry folks! Eye, ear, throat and skin infections are just like the green water: .............all just 'natural phenomena'.

Had a fairly comprehensive service (oil, oil filter, fuel filter and air filter changed), brake pads checked for wear and a new battery installed in my Pajero a few days ago.

Extremely efficient service and very well priced.

I fully recommend this shop for any vehicle servicing.

Closest to you is probably Nong Hoi market on route 106 just down from the Holiday Inn, or the market at Chiang Mai gate.

Vdara Resort should meet all your expectations.